Overview

Patrick works with a wide range of businesses, individuals, and governmental entities – partnering with his clients to guide them to practical and efficient resolution of disputes and help them strategize to mitigate risk.  When needed, he has represented clients in litigation and arbitration matters throughout the country on both the trial and appellate levels, though focuses on the unique litigation landscape of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey state and federal courts.  He also serves as an arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

Prior to joining Dilworth, his practice involved insurance litigation and liability coverage analysis with two prominent Philadelphia law firms, and before becoming an attorney, Patrick oversaw global client compliance issues for an AMLAW 100 law firm which gives him a unique perspective of the business relationship between firm and client.

Representative Experience

  • Represents a Pennsylvania Hospital in numerous litigation matters, including civil rights claims and novel claims involving the interplay between the Pennsylvania Uniform Determination of Death Act and religious exemptions.
  • Represents New Jersey Health Care Network in connection with numerous matters including litigation regarding vendor disputes, real estate issues, corporate ownership and disputes involving municipal subdivisions in which its facilities operate.
  • William Penn School District v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, et al., counsel for the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a years-long litigation defending a constitutional challenge to the Commonwealth’s system for funding public education.
  • Advises contractors with respect to unpaid invoices, mechanic’s liens, and other collection matters.
  • General Counsel to CDL driver school with specific focus on licensure, compliance, and strategic matters
  • Represents international metal powder products manufacturer in litigation and strategic matters.
  • Defended Canadian heavy equipment manufacturer against claims brought by former salesperson for improperly paid commission.
  • Represented numerous New Jersey homeowners in claims against sellers and brokers for misrepresentations in the purchase of residential properties.
  • Defended a hospitality franchisee against class action based on wage and hour claims.
  • Defended innovative financial services business in action alleging the wrongful discharge and breach of employment contract of an executive.
  • Advised an automotive mobility solutions provider on various corporate issues and licensing agreements, as well as brokered potential sales channels and product development opportunities.
  • Represented a Pennsylvania hospitality business owner in a first-party insurance coverage dispute involving alleged bad faith claim denial for a catastrophic water loss to the business premises.
  • Represented a wholesale insurance broker in arbitration brought by a surplus lines carrier involving contribution and indemnity for a multi-million dollar settlement of an alleged bad faith claim denial regarding a vacant building.
  • Advocated for many of the largest domestic annuity issuers in litigation across the country through the drafting of trial and appellate pleadings in matters involving the opposition to attempted transfers of structured settlement payment rights. Including Life Ins. Co. v. B.J.L.Y., LLC, 2016 Ark. App. 201, 489 S.W.3d 210 (2016) wherein the Court of Appeals of Arkansas, as a matter of first impression, held that a “factoring arrangement” violates the Arkansas Structured Settlement Protection Act Ark. Code Ann. § 23-81 -705(3).

Professional & Community Activities

  • Arbitrator, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Compulsory Arbitration Program
  • Pro-Bono Volunteer, Philadelphia VIP
  • Pro Bono Volunteer, Elder Justice Resource Center
  • Pro Bono Volunteer, South Jersey Legal Services
  • Pro Bono Participant in Pro Se Labor & Employment Panel of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • Volunteer Faculty Member, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business

Professional Recognition

  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2020-Present
  • Recipient of the “Pro Bono Roll of Honor” award from the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

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Representative Experience

  • Represents a Pennsylvania Hospital in numerous litigation matters, including civil rights claims and novel claims involving the interplay between the Pennsylvania Uniform Determination of Death Act and religious exemptions.
  • Represents New Jersey Health Care Network in connection with numerous matters including litigation regarding vendor disputes, real estate issues, corporate ownership and disputes involving municipal subdivisions in which its facilities operate.
  • William Penn School District v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, et al., counsel for the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a years-long litigation defending a constitutional challenge to the Commonwealth’s system for funding public education.
  • Advises contractors with respect to unpaid invoices, mechanic’s liens, and other collection matters.
  • General Counsel to CDL driver school with specific focus on licensure, compliance, and strategic matters
  • Represents international metal powder products manufacturer in litigation and strategic matters.
  • Defended Canadian heavy equipment manufacturer against claims brought by former salesperson for improperly paid commission.
  • Represented numerous New Jersey homeowners in claims against sellers and brokers for misrepresentations in the purchase of residential properties.
  • Defended a hospitality franchisee against class action based on wage and hour claims.
  • Defended innovative financial services business in action alleging the wrongful discharge and breach of employment contract of an executive.
  • Advised an automotive mobility solutions provider on various corporate issues and licensing agreements, as well as brokered potential sales channels and product development opportunities.
  • Represented a Pennsylvania hospitality business owner in a first-party insurance coverage dispute involving alleged bad faith claim denial for a catastrophic water loss to the business premises.
  • Represented a wholesale insurance broker in arbitration brought by a surplus lines carrier involving contribution and indemnity for a multi-million dollar settlement of an alleged bad faith claim denial regarding a vacant building.
  • Advocated for many of the largest domestic annuity issuers in litigation across the country through the drafting of trial and appellate pleadings in matters involving the opposition to attempted transfers of structured settlement payment rights. Including Life Ins. Co. v. B.J.L.Y., LLC, 2016 Ark. App. 201, 489 S.W.3d 210 (2016) wherein the Court of Appeals of Arkansas, as a matter of first impression, held that a “factoring arrangement” violates the Arkansas Structured Settlement Protection Act Ark. Code Ann. § 23-81 -705(3).

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